Take on the challenge of the mighty Cheviot Hills of Northumberland on this 44 mile endurance challenge.  

Want to go far and get high?  Northumberland National Park has some of the best mountain bike trails around with unrestricted off-road access for mile after mile as you climb uphill with burning muscles and tackle rapid downhill sections.  We've worked hand in hand with land owners, Northumberland National Park, Forestry Commissoin, MOD and many more to bring you this event.  This course will offer you a unique challenge as you try to get yourself round the ever undulating hills of the area.  This is not the Lake District or the west coast of Scotland but don't be fooled... there are some big hills in these here parts!  In total you will be climbing the equivalent of Ben Nevis one and a half times.

The route takes you away from the delightful Clennell Hall and after a warm up 2 mile flat stretch it is straight down to business!  You fly round Kidland Forest before making your way over to Barrowburn and up onto the Border Ride flriting with the Scotland border before heading east along Salters Road.  Diverting on some trails you head south again up some juicy hills before hitting a short road section and then finally going off-road again back into Clennell.  The hills can be steep or they can be steady, the terrain switches from forest track to single trail to grass and the land can be very exposed with views that can blow you away.

The event is friend and family friendly in that you can turn up for the day and do the route or you can make a weekend of it by taking advantage of our free camping (you must let us know), booking a room at the hotel, bunkrooms or any of the various B&B's in the area.  There is also a tea room part way round the course where any spectators can go and see the competitors after they have completed the first third of the event.

For more details check out www.highfellevents.co.uk

Any queries please contact info@highfellevents.co.uk

Info for Riders

This is a challenge event for people 18 years or older. You can go as quick or as slow as you like as long as you ride within your own capabilities. - Parking is on site so you can easily leave your kit in the car. - Registration can take place the night before or on the morning of the event. Details will be emailed. - You must take our mandatory kit list. - There will be cut off times at the various checkpoints. - Food and water stops will be supplied on the way round the course. The full information can be found here: http://highfellevents.co.uk/clennell-colossus-40-mile-mountain-bike-challenge/useful-info/